Some Lesser Known Facts about Joel Embiid

He grew up playing volleyball and soccer before switching to basketball

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Embiid didn't start playing organized basketball until he was 16 years old

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He moved to the United States in 2011 to pursue a basketball career

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Embiid missed the first two seasons of his NBA career due to foot injuries

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He made his NBA debut on October 26, 2016

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He is an avid fan of soccer and supports Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

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